Originally Posted By: comms
Everyone speaks highly of Fenix, but ya know, I don't think I see them on shelves. Are these a internet only or specialty shop item (i.e. gun stores, Cabelas?).

As great a any item is for my personal kit the first gate it must pass is be replaceable within an hour or two. Admittedly, I don't get the WOW factor but I have it when I need it and can replace it right away.


I'd also recommend the Fenix E01 for inexpensive and reliable.

Regarding being replaceable, even if you had a common Walmart flashlight that breaks down, you're not going to walk into the nearest convenient store and only buy that same exact model, are you? As long as the flashlight takes batteries that are easily obtainable (AA, AAA, etc.), then the flashlight itself can be custom made from NASA, your brother's garage or whatever you heart desires.
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